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Academic Excellence Award

Louis Kraimer receives Academic Excellence Award

During his senior year at Orono High School, Louis Kraimer knew he wanted to pursue a career in cybersecurity, so he researched programs online and was surprised to discover that Dunwoody offered a four-year degree. The program’s hands-on approach appealed to him, so he applied, and enrolled.   It was important to Kraimer that he be able to […]

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News Releases

Dunwoody holds inaugural Order of the Engineer Ring ceremony

23 students, alumni, and faculty inducted into national organization  On Tuesday, May 5, the School of Engineering at Dunwoody College of Technology held its first ever Order of the Engineer Ring ceremony. During the ceremony, 23 candidates took a solemn obligation to themselves and the public to “uphold devotion to the standards and dignity of my profession.”   While this was the first time Dunwoody’s School […]

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Academic Excellence Award Commencement

Anastasia Johnson to be Student Speaker for Dunwoody College’s 2026 Commencement

Johnson also selected as an Academic Excellence Winner Throughout much of her time in high school, Anastasia Johnson had it in the back of her mind that she would take a shot at success in the world of professional ballet. It’s a tough road, but she loved dancing and performing. Then she injured her back and was […]

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Commencement

President of Standard Heating & Air Conditioning announced as Keynote Speaker for Dunwoody’s 2026 Commencement

This year’s Graduation Ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, at the Minneapolis Convention Center Dunwoody College of Technology, a private, non-profit institution and leader in technical education, is honored to announce that Claire Ferrara, a 2011 graduate of Dunwoody’s Heating & Air Conditioning Systems Design program and the President and […]

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Alumni & Friends

Alumni Spotlight: Ric Chantry

Ric Chantry built his career as a construction electrician after graduating from Dunwoody’s Electrical Construction program in 1977. Originally from Nebraska, he came to Dunwoody as an out-of-state student. “Dunwoody gave me the foundational education—along with friendships and knowledge—that carried me through life,” he said. During his career, Chantry worked for a variety of contractors […]

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News Releases

Dunwoody College’s Pathways to Careers Program Marks Five Years of Transforming Lives

Rapid growth and strong retention highlight the urgent need for expanded support for under-resourced students pursuing technical careers As demand for skilled trade workers continues to surge, Dunwoody College of Technology is marking five years of its Pathways to Careers program, a scholarship initiative that has expanded rapidly while redefining how colleges support under-resourced students […]

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Events

Food Truck Takeover at Dunwoody’s May 12 Open House

Interested in exploring what a technical education has to offer? Want to enjoy some FREE food from a few of the best food trucks in Minneapolis? Then stop by Dunwoody College of Technology’s Food Truck Takeover during our Tuesday, May 12, Open House from 3-6 p.m. The event will include free food, campus tours, and […]

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Student Competitions

Dunwoody Students Compete in 2026 Electrical Contracting Innovation Challenge

This year, a team of Dunwoody College of Technology students is competing in the 2026 Electrical Contracting Innovation Challenge, a national competition hosted by ELECTRI International and the National Electrical Contractors Association. The competition provides a real-world, project-based experience where students apply skills in electrical design, estimating, scheduling, and project management. For the 2026 competition, […]